Full-service approach

For over a century now, we have combined a full-service approach and a broad sector focus to consider any question from a range of angles and provide quality solutions - anywhere in the world. Literally. From our own offices, of course, and also through our various country teams and our extensive, worldwide Friends Network.

Practising Dutch, Belgian and Luxembourg law, we have the size, the expertise and the experience to assist in national and international M&As, solve complex public-sector issues, conduct minor and major litigation, and advise on substantial projects such as the energy transition and issues concerning privacy and data security.

 

Value pricing

Our goal is to give our clients the best advice possible in a contemporary, efficient manner. That is why we offer various fee arrangements. Any fee arrangement is negotiable, from fixed hourly rates to fee caps, from contingency fees to success fees. Feel free to discuss this with your AKD contact and we are certain to find the arrangement most suited to your situation

Doing business, winning cases

We help you do both. With committed, ambitious professionals who have no use for legalese but speak your language. We turn complex into coherent and give it to you straight. Rather than leaving your doubts linger, we resolve them. Exactly as you would expect from an adviser.

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AKD's Board

AKD's Board is made up of: Managing Partner - Carlos Pita Cao, Board member - Jan Kromhout and COO/CFO - Mark Kater.

To ensure that our lawyers, civil-law notaries, tax lawyers and support teams deliver the best service possible, it is imperative that they adapt to the evolving demands and needs of our clients. Every single day, the Board wholeheartedly commits to achieving this objective. Through their continuous responsiveness to the ever-changing legal landscape and societal developments, they effectively shape AKD's successful Benelux strategy.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

We believe that everyone working at AKD will only get the best out of themselves if they are allowed to be themselves. That is why we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing an open, diverse, safe and inclusive environment. 

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

As a leading law firm, we understand the significance of our operations, services and decisions on the environment, on society, and for our stakeholders.  Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) is a key aspect of our business strategy and will be an important topic on our agenda for the years ahead.

We intend to deploy a range of initiatives aimed at reducing our ecological footprint. As for social impact, we strive to create an inclusive workplace, where diversity is embraced and all our people have access to equal opportunity.

AKD has put in place an ESG Team whose members are bang up to date with the latest developments in the field of ESG. They advise private and public-law clients on a range of ESG-related topics, such as climate change, the energy transitions, sustainable energy projects, biodiversity, circular economy, social responsibility and governance.

 

 

Mission Supporter of The Ocean Cleanup

AKD is proud to collaborate with The Ocean Cleanup as a Mission Supporter, contributing to their bold mission to rid the world’s oceans of plastic waste. This partnership reflects our dedication to sustainability and our commitment to leveraging our expertise for meaningful, global impact.

As part of this collaboration, AKD will provide pro bono legal advice on maritime matters – an area where we are uniquely equipped – directly supporting The Ocean Cleanup’s initiatives involving vessels and logistics.

This prestigious partnership places us among an exclusive group of law firms supporting The Ocean Cleanup, with Latham & Watkins and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek being the only other firms globally. Our selection specifically highlights AKD’s deep expertise in maritime and offshore law, a critical element in supporting The Ocean Cleanup’s initiatives.

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